Emily, who made her international debut at just 18, thanked fans for their support on Twitter after the final and said she had an “unreal few days”.

And the widespread praise the talented 50-cap goal-kicker drew after her explosive performance in the 40-7 semi-final win over Ireland is set to continue.

But it doesn’t look like the sports star will be leaving her school post any time soon.

Emily Scarratt of England converts a try during the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup 2014 Final between England and Canada

Emily, who also turns out for Lichfield Ladies Rugby Club, said: “It’s very difficult – but school are very, very good with me. They obviously allow me time off to go and do our England training when we have that but I’m trying to get the balance of doing my job properly but also training and being the best that I see that I can be.

“I think the school appreciates having the profile that comes with having an England player on the staff. They have been really good.

“They knew the situation before I got the job but even so they have been massively supportive in terms of time off.

“As long as you go early with the programme to my boss, things can be worked around and we can usually work out a compromise that’s good for everybody.”

Emily, from Leicester, teaches PE and guides the next generation of rugby stars at the independent day school.

She began playing rugby at the age of five, practicing her kicking skills with only two balls on her parents farm.